Selwyn Times: August 28, 2019
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6 Wednesday <strong>August</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
SELWYN TIMES<br />
Kirkwood<br />
Opportunities<br />
‘Schooling for the Whole Child’<br />
The focus of a successful school is the pupil.<br />
The growth of our children at Kirkwood<br />
is supported by the many extension<br />
opportunities we offer over and above our<br />
classroom activities. We work on extending<br />
learning opportunities in a number of areas.<br />
Technology<br />
Some of the highlights in our<br />
technology area include:<br />
• Robotics;<br />
• 3D Printing;<br />
• EPro8 Challenge;<br />
• Fashion Design and Make.<br />
Technology is a favourite area for<br />
many students due to the ‘hands-on’<br />
problem solving approach to learning.<br />
Sports<br />
Apart from the regular physical<br />
education programmes within the<br />
classrooms there are many other sports<br />
offered at Kirkwood. Some the sports<br />
played this year are Netball, Football,<br />
Cross Country, Skiing, Swimming,<br />
Rugby, Basketball, Water polo, Korfball,<br />
Mountain Biking and Touch Rugby.<br />
Music<br />
Music is taught as part of the<br />
performing arts curriculum in all<br />
classrooms however, extra opportunities<br />
are available for students to learn a wide<br />
variety of music.<br />
This year, our students have been<br />
learning the Guitar, Piano, Violin, Drums,<br />
Flute, Brass, singing in the Choir and<br />
playing in the Orchestra.<br />
Extension<br />
Groups,<br />
Competitions<br />
and Events<br />
Our students have many<br />
opportunities to participate in various<br />
competitions and events offered at<br />
Kirkwood.<br />
These include:<br />
• University of Canterbury Academic<br />
Competitions;<br />
• Cantamath;<br />
• Canterbury-Westland Science Fair;<br />
• Science Badges;<br />
• Blue Light PCT competition;<br />
• Otago Problem Solving;<br />
• Publishing of a school magazine;<br />
• Art Cup;<br />
• Kids’ Lit Quiz;<br />
• Orchestra;<br />
• Choir;<br />
• Leadership Opportunities;<br />
• House Captains;<br />
• School Production;<br />
• School Council.<br />
Awards<br />
We value and encourage personal<br />
excellence which is recognised with our<br />
‘Blues’ Awards system.<br />
Don’t forget, there are still some places available for Year 7 and Year 8 for 2020.<br />
Please visit our website www.kirkwood.school.nz for information and to download<br />
an enrolment form or ring the office on 348 7718.<br />
Phil Tappenden,<br />
Principal<br />
260 Riccarton Road, Christchurch<br />
Email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz<br />
Phone 03 348 7718 Fax 03 348 1085<br />
www.kirkwood.school.nz
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